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IMB uncovers fake chemical shipments
Friday, 21 December 2007AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has investigated a bogus chemical shipping operation originating in Russia and has determined that numerous documents related to these shipments are fraudu ...
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Tanker attacked off Nigeria
Thursday, 06 December 2007AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC International Maritime Bureau has reported that a product tanker was recently boarded by armed attackers at anchorage off Lagos. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
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CCS uncovers commodity frauds
Thursday, 22 November 2007AdministratorAverage rating
Through the assistance of its membership network, ICC Commercial Crime Services (CCS) has recently identified and exposed a number of highly suspect commodity frauds.
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Virtual money laundering threat identified
Monday, 12 November 2007AdministratorAverage rating
Based on the findings of a recent study, ICC Commercial Crime Services (CCS) is warning users of on-line games to remain informed about the increasing risk of transferring money and personal informat ...
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IMB reports spike in hijackings near Somalia
Wednesday, 31 October 2007AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is reporting a sudden increase in piracy and hijackings off the Somali coast. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) has tracked at least three significant ...
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Court finds operators of fake Grenada bank guilty
Tuesday, 23 October 2007AdministratorAverage rating
Found guilty of defrauding over $170 million from thousands of investors, four operators of the fictitious First International Bank of Grenada are now facing jail time and millions of dollars in fine ...
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Piracy attacks rise 14% as Nigerian and Somalian coasts become more dangerous
Sunday, 14 October 2007AdministratorAverage ratingPiracy and armed robbery attacks against ships rose 14% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in 2006, the second consecutive quarterly increase in attacks, as the coastal ...
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FIB warns of bogus proof of funds letter
Wednesday, 03 October 2007AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC's financial watchdog the Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB) is alerting banks and the investment community about the recent widespread circulation of a false Proof of Funds letter.
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Counterfeit cigarettes contain disturbing toxic substances
Sunday, 19 August 2007AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau (CIB) has previously reported that counterfeit cigarettes have been known to contain a mixture of lethal substance well in excess of the toxins found in ordina ...
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Counterfeit electrical goods are shocking
Tuesday, 17 July 2007AdministratorAverage rating
Concerned about the increasing prevalence and danger of counterfeit electrical goods on the US market, ICC's Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau (CIB) is reminding consumers to purchase only certified pr ...
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